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Anyone else having symptoms of dull lingering headache and dizzy spells. Been taking tamoxifen for 2 weeks now.
I started chemo treatment in July 2021 with 3 sessions of E.C followed by 1 session of doxetacel and herceptin. The last chemo was in September and was taken off the rest of the scheduled chemos due to the severe reactions I was experiencing. Then went...
Hi where is the best place to look for these charts please. My oncologist showed me over teams when discussing my options and I'm wanting to see the chart again to show partner. Can anyone help please Thanks
Has anyone had experience of Radiotherapy as opposed to Axillary lymph clearance?
Hello. At age 63, was this week diagnosed with Grade 1 invasive ductal carcinoma of breast. Surgery is planned for 15th November for lumpectomy and lymph node removal and I’m not sure how I feel at the moment. I’ve sort of been supporting my husband and...
Hi I’m on day 6 after first docetaxel. I’ve had 3 ec already. I’ve only had a bit of joint crunchieness so I thought I’d got away with it but last night my lower back started spasming and it shoots up into my neck. I squatted down to do my little boys...
Hi all…after diagnosis in January 2021 for breast cancer, doing 15 rounds of chemo, then told 23 rounds of radiotherapy. I found a lump in the opposite breast with just 8 more radiotherapy sessions to go. From my experience, I was obsessed with checking...
Hi all Positive on both- anyone else in same boat?  Was told this is unusual? X
Well I’ve finally had my results yesterday after my auxiliary node clearance 6 weeks ago, no more positive nodes only the original 2, so 2/25 although they did say there was an isolated tumour cell in one but as it was less than 0.2mm it’s still classed...
I haven’t flown since my treatment finished and wondered if anyone had whilst wearing a breast prosthesis and a wig? Did you have any problems with security? Hoping to fly within the UK next month but very nervous about it, any tips gratefully received...
